University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Semester and Academic Year Programs

USAC is a group of universities in the US and abroad offering programs in over 20 different countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Latin America. Students will receive Loyola credits and grades while attending USAC programs. Most of these programs are very cost effective for Loyola students. At some sites there is a focus on studying a foreign language, while at others students enroll in a full range of courses taught in English. The USAC programs in Turino, Reggio-Emilio, and Viterbo, Italy; Chengdu and Shanghai, China; and Santiago, Chile are not available to LUC students.

NOTE: USAC typically charges a $300 application fee/deposit as part of their application. Due to USAC's direct billing agreement with Loyola, Loyola studentsdo notneed to pay this $300 deposit; however, USAC can charge a$100-$300 cancellation feevia LOCUS if a Loyola student applies to USAC and later withdraws. USAC charges a larger $750 cancellation fee for students that withdraw within 45 days of the program start date. For the most current information on USAC fees, visit the USAC withdrawal and refund page.

Semester tuition ranges from $2,000-$13,000. Summer program fees range from $2,280-$7,660. Each program may vary in terms of fees and what is/is not included in them. Please check the USAC website or the individual program you are interested in for more information. http://usac.unr.edu/usac/default.aspx

Students may use the federal and state (non-workstudy) aid they receive towards their USAC program costs. However, students should contact Financial Aid at abroadfinaid@luc.edu to find out exactly how their aid will apply, as this can vary depending upon the cost of each USAC program.